ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client following an acute onset of gout. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting alcohol intake reduces uric acid levels, helping manage gout.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has recurrent kidney stones and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity, a contraindication for contrast dye.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following parameters should the nurse use first in order to assess the client's pain level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavioral indicators are the most reliable way to assess pain in a client with expressive aphasia as they may not be able to verbally communicate their pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching about risk factors for developing a stroke with a group of older adult clients. Which of the following nonmodifiable risk factors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetics is a nonmodifiable risk factor for stroke.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has AIDS with recurring pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining a sputum culture helps identify the causative organism and guide treatment.